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MOSES LAKE (AP) — Farmers and farm groups need to speak up soon about their labor needs before Congress enacts sweeping immigration reform in the coming days, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray told a roundtable of agricultural interests.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Japan opens market to fresh potatoes

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Japan has lifted its import ban on fresh U.S. potatoes, a move that comes as welcome news for potato growers who have struggled in recent years with sliding prices and the popularity of low-carb diets.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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Cheney criticizes Senate Demos; boosts Rossi for governor

KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — Vice President Dick Cheney has criticized Senate Democrats — including John Kerry and John Edwards — for continuing to block President Bush's judicial nominees.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO